Description
Lemon Raspberry Eclairs are a delightful dessert that beautifully balances the tartness of fresh lemons with the sweetness of ripe raspberries. Each airy shell is filled with a rich lemon cream and topped with vibrant berries, creating an impressive treat for any occasion. Perfect for gatherings, brunches, or simply indulging yourself, these eclairs are not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor. With easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers can craft these gourmet delights that are sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Fresh raspberries (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the choux pastry by boiling water and butter, then mixing in flour and salt until a ball forms. Remove from heat and incorporate eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Pipe the pastry into strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- For the cream filling, whisk heavy cream, lemon juice, zest, sugar, cornstarch, milk, egg yolks, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
- Once cooled, fill each eclair shell with the lemon cream and top with fresh raspberries.
- Drizzle icing made from powdered sugar and lemon juice over the filled eclairs before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eclair (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg